Sermons on Same Gender Marriage:

Do You Love Your Wife As Christ Loved The Church Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Christ's love for the church is without limits. He gave His life for the church - before you loved Him.

His love does not depend on your love for Him. Under God's authority - love your wife as service--as giving your life to God. Be thankful for your wife and realize the favor you have received from God."(Proverbs 18:22) A husband must seek to be like Christ if his wife is to be like the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Ephesians 5:25-28

The Art Of Connecting Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Mar 4, 2012

Main Theme/Proposition: If you want to connect in a deep way with your mate or date, you need to have a good name, learn to be best friends, and invoke the help of Jesus. Topics: Inner-Beauty & Attraction, Connecting, Sex, Dating, Relationships, Self-i

As the ushers are coming forward to collect for our offering, I want to begin by saying, “I am excited by about this series on Song of Solomon.” I truly believe this 3000 year old collection of love songs can speak life into our marriages, our dating lives, and all of our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Think She's Asleep Now

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009

Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

“I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of Freedom: God's Command To Love And Protect Children Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 14, 2023

Will children be taught biblical values or gender ideology? What is right and wrong? How will we explain it to our children?

The hit film “The Sound of Freedom” has grossed over 155 million dollars at the box office, hitting on the key issue of human trafficking occurring at massive levels across the world. How should Christians treat children? That is a key point found in our scripture today. The Bible tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Detailed, Multi-Part Look At Biblical Marriage And Divorce Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 20, 2019

Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that a Born-Again Christian will ever have.

Marriage is the most HOLY thing they will ever do. Marriage is about living in harmony, commonality, and agreement, which is impossible without both partners being Born-Again (See 2 Cor 6:14-7-2). It should be entered into just like the High Priest entering into the Holy of Holies - with reverent ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-17, Romans 7:2-3, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 7:10-17, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7, Matthew 10:34-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Order In The Gym I: Battle Of The Sexes? Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 21, 2009

What is meant by Paul’s inspired words in 1 Cor about women being silent in church? Why is this so and how is it important for all of us to understand? What, if anything, is cultural or unique to Corinth and what are the universal principles?

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Offices & Gifts) “Order In The Gym II: BATTLE OF THE SEXES?” (1 Cor. 14:33-40) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, July ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham And Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005

Although the best way to begin a new job is with a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, too many enter into marriage with no such knowledge. (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Abraham and Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Genesis 12, 21; Ephesians 5; 1 Peter 3 (Second in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: There is an undeniably basic truth of creation: God produced two distinct types of people, male and female. Both are equally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaac & Rebekah: Learning To Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005

It can’t happen, can it? Is it possible for a dead love to be resurrected? If the flames of passion have gone out, can they ever be rekindled? Can we really force ourselves to love somebody if we don’t “feel” anything? (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Isaac & Rebekah: Learn to Love Genesis 24 (Third in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: It can’t happen, can it? Is it possible for a dead love to be resurrected? If the flames of passion have gone out, can they ever be rekindled? Can we really force ourselves to love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amram & Jochebed: Bringing Up Godly Children Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 18, 2005

In some circumstances, raising children can become a conflict-ridden roller coaster ride. Although we don’t know much about them, Moses’ parents did something right! (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Amram & Jochebed: Bringing up Godly Children Exodus 2 (Fifth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: Which of these two statements are true? “Children are a great blessing to marriage.” “Children put a great deal of pressure on marriage.” Of course, both are true. Kids ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Kind Of Love Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 3, 2009

God’s kind of love is what we need in our marriage

TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 TITLE; GOD’S KIND OF LOVE INTRODUCTION Today is Week 4 – the final week of our series on marriage. Today we want to look at having God’s kind of love in our marriage –the kind of love that’s found in 1 Corinthian’s 13. “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Stop Believing Series

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Sep 9, 2009

Is your marriage all that you hoped it would be? Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challeng

Don’t Stop Believing Colossians 3:12-14 Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom. Song of Solomon 2:15 The road to intimacy always passes through conflict. 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce & Remarriage

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

1) Guidelines for Christians Married to Other Christians (1 Corinthians 7:10-11), 2) Christians Married to Unbelievers Who Want to Stay Married (1 Corinthians 7:12-14), and finally for 3) Christians Married to Unbelievers Who Want to Leave (1 Corinthians 7:15-16).

If you do any of the shopping, probably the strangest part is at the checkout. The magazine section there is perhaps the strangest collection in print. One of the strangest periodicals is the Hollywood marriage and divorce scene. The tragic life is so common in this area that it has become a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Other

Loving Your Wife Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 9, 2011

How important love is in the marital relationship

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Wife” Ephesians 5:21-33 Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it…” I. The principle of spousal love - “Husbands love your wives…” a. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep Your Love Growing

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

There are five things which keep a marriage and your love growing

How to Keep Your Love Growing A woman wrote to Dear Abby: “Do all marriages eventually go stale? Ours has. My husband and I don’t seem to have much to talk about any more. We used to talk about our kids but now they’re grown and gone. Now I have no major complaints about my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9

Denomination: Methodist

Cooped Up, But Coping

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jan 24, 2011

Noah and family were cooped up in the ark for more than 1 year. During the long cold winter months of being cooped up, domestic violence rises. How can couples and families cope when all cooped up?

I. THINK ABOUT LIFE ON THE ARK A. Not Just 40 Days/Nights – But Over 1 Year – With At Least 7 Other People 1. Cooped Up – real miracle isn’t just that the lions didn’t eat the goats but that the people didn’t kill each other 2. This was not Carnival Cruise ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God